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BD03 NHY

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,719 mi
Last recorded154,719 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 154,719 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 154,719 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 144,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 133,726 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 133,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 119,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door mirror is cracked

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,249 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,202 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 80,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,084 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 67,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 58,791 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BD03 NHY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD03 NHY registered?

BD03 NHY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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